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2004, 06-01 Study Session MinutesAttendance: Councilmembers: Michael DeVleming, Mayor Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor Dick Denenny, Councilmember Mike Flanigan, Councilmember Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Rich Munson, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Councilmember MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Study Session June 1, 2004, 6:00 p.m. Staff: Dave Mercier City Manager Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager Ken Thompson, Finance Director Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director Marina Sukup, Community Development Director Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney Cal Walker, Police Chief Tom Scholtens, Building Official Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone that this is a study session and requested that all electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. Mayor DeVleming announced that Council will hold an Executive Session at the end of tonight's meeting for consultation with their attorney, that the session should last about twenty minutes; and that no decisions will be made after reconvening the meeting. Employee Introductions: Public Works Director Kersten introduced Carolyn George, new Public Works Administrative Assistant. Council welcomed Carolyn to the City. 1. Appointments: Sign Ad Hoc Committee — Mayor DeVleming It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to appoint Duane Halliday and John Johnston to the Ad Hoc Sign Committee. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 2. Appointments: Student Advisory Council — Mayor DeVleming Mayor DeVleming reported that after a year of working on student advisory council formation, lots of pizza and lots of discussion, tonight he will announce the members of the first Student Advisory Council. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to appoint the following students to the Student Advisory Council: Central Valley High School: Randee Berg, Tanner Daly, Michael Green East Valley High School: Kellie Brennan University High School: Victoria Benson, Paul Heim, Katie Osterback Valley Christian High School: Steven Leeberg West Valley High School: Joseph Neaves Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 1 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 3. Hotel /Motel Fund Allocations — Councilmember Flanigan 3a. Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association: It was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite, that this Council authorize the re- allocation of the money that was allocated in 2003 for the Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association in regard to Plantes Ferry Park, the amount of $19,377.64 which will, when added to the 2004 agreement, total $39,377.64. Councilmember Flanigan explained that this motion is an attempt to resolve issues, that it is not new money as the funds were awarded previously, but it is moving funds granted from 2003 to 2004 so that procedural errors that were made can be rectified. Councilmember Munson stated that he feels uncomfortable in setting precedent in carrying over funds from one fiscal year to another and in the future does not intend to support such movement; but realizes this is a special situation and will vote in favor of the matter. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 3b. Valleyfest: It was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded by Councilmember Munson that out of the reserves for the hotel /motel tax money, we allocate $15, 000 to Valleyfest specifically for a regional television ad campaign promoting Valleyfest and various other entities in conjunction with Valleyfest that takes place within the valley and the region. Councilmember Flanigan explained that this is to promote several aspects of the Spokane Valley region wide; and similar to the ad previously authorized in the State Tourism Guide, this is one of the purest uses of funds in the hotel /motel allocation of funds. Councilmember Flanigan stated that all Spokane Valley hotels will be included in the ad listing; and added that the promotion of the event will begin about mid - August. Councilmember Flanigan said this year's Valleyfest is working almost as an umbrella with other entities, and this year's three -day celebration will also help promote mall shopping; in addition, the Hotel/Motel committee voted unanimously to support this and that Jeff Fox was the originator of the motion. Councilmember Taylor asked why this is brought up now instead of when other proposals are normally brought forward; and Councilmember Flanigan replied that Valleyfest was still on its "training wheels," that since then the focus group has donated a marketing person who put the proposal together; that they have corporate sponsorship now close to the total amount they had for last year's events; the proposal has come now as they feel Spokane Valley would like to be involved in the movement, that it is a good opportunity to join in and show support for this event; and he reminded everyone that Valleyfest withdrew their request last time in order not to draw any kind of controversy as their earliest proposal was very general and this proposal is very specific. Councilmember Taylor expressed concern of setting a precedent with this and asked if others were made aware of this reserve fund. Councilmember Flanigan explained that anyone can make requests of Council at any time, and that this request did go through the Committee; and after allocation of these funds, there will be approximately $65 to $75,000 in remaining funds. Councilmember Taylor stated that he would like to see a more disciplined approach in the future as it might appear to other competing agencies that Valleyfest withdrew from the last competition and came forward later when there was less competition for funds. Mayor DeVleming added that he feels this request meets the definition for use of the reserve funds. Councilmember Denenny asked about acquiring input from Jeff Fox about the impact this will have and Councilmember Flanigan said that this will be tracked and added that Valleyfest will also be polling on site. Councilmember Taylor concluded by stating that he would like to see this type of request made during the appropriate season so the process will be considered fair by all entities that might want to compete for these funds. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 4. Health District Helmet Safety Presentation — Ana Matthews, Health District Ana Matthews thanked Council for the opportunity to present data in support of their campaign for a helmet ordinance, and introduced Collision Investigator, Officer Ken Thomas. Ms. Matthews gave her PowerPoint presentation explaining the reasons for a helmet law; followed by Officer Thomas speaking Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 2 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 concerning enforcement issues, that other ordinances have been designed imposing noncompliance as a civil infraction; that officers tend to use the "stop and talk" approach to educate members of the community of the dangers of not wearing a helmet. Ms. Matthews also mentioned that the Traffic Safety Commission has pledged free helmets to those in need, and that the Spokane City Council is putting forth their ordinance this month. Officer Thomas added that he has a concern with motorized scooters as there are presently no regulations governing helmet use and scooters. After brief discussion, it was agreed that council would like to review several model ordinances for further discussion and consideration. 5. Economic Development Council Presentation — Jon Eliassen, President, CEO Jon Eliassen, President and CEO of the Economic Development Council, went through a PowerPoint presentation on their economic development strategy for 2004 -2007. After the presentation, Mr. Eliassen mentioned that the EDC coordinates with other organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, in an attempt to eliminate duplication of funding efforts. Mayor DeVleming called for a recess at 7:05 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 6. Proposed Opportunity Cemetery Association Easement — Cary Driskell/Neil Kersten Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained that Opportunity Cemetery Association's Pines Cemetery, has an irrigation water line within the 16 Avenue right -of -way; that crews were in the process of preliminary work for the reconstruction of 16 Avenue when they discovered a water pipe along 16 Street, which has been in place for approximately fifty years without permission; that private parties must acquire permission from governmental units to cross a right -of -way, and that staff is in the process of obtaining a legal description showing the exact location of the water pipe, adding that when that is provided, staff will present the easement for Council consideration. Public Works Director Kersten added that the cost should not be significant, and it is the responsibility of the Association to pay for the relocation. It was Council consensus to move forward with the easement. 7. Spokane County Water District #3, Water Line Easement — Neil Kersten/Steve Worley Public Works Director Kersten reported that as part of the Park Road widening project, a .54 acre parcel was purchased near the north end of the project area for the construction of a stormwater treatment swale; that Spokane County Water District #3 requested a 15 -foot water line easement across the north boundary of the swale property and they plan to construct a water tower east of the swale site and the water line easement would be used to supply water to the tower. In addition, Director Kersten explained that the SCWD #3 is offering to waive the $3,725.00 installation fee for the irrigation service. It was mentioned that the service will be metered. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to give the City Manager approval to execute an easement document with Water District #3. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 8. Setback Requirements — Marina Sukup Community Development Director Sukup explained that the interim zoning code includes many regulations which do not apply within urban areas and other regulations which staff suggested should be amended to eliminate redundancy, ambiguity and conflicts in enforcement. Director Sukup went through her PowerPoint presentation on proposed dimensional standards, which explained the current setbacks and showed proposed setbacks and the affects those changes would have on the areas. It was mentioned that these changes in setbacks would be for new developments. Director Sukup added that staff realizes some of these issues are a matter of community preference, such as how close is too close, how small can lots be before they are uncomfortably small, and that many issues depend on what affects the community wants. She stressed that proposed changes are to make the rules more clear, to limit the amount of time it takes to go through the administrative exception process as it is expensive and takes some unnecessary staff time; in addition, she mentioned that the Homebuilders Association is very positive about the Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 3 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 proposed changes. After further discussion on lot sizes and what the comp plan would allow, City Manager Mercier said policy implications have been discussed tonight, that during the April 6 meeting, council was briefed on issues encountering in the permit shop, and that the draft ordinance is included to provide context to see how these numbers fit into the draft ordinance; that his experience is councils generally prefer planning commissions to gather input, and then convey that input to council in the form of a draft ordinance; that if we are operating out of sequence, to let us know how to meet Council's preferences. Councilmember Munson stated he is concerned that when it comes to policy decision, council defers to staff recommendations, and that perhaps council defers when they should have discussed the policy in more depth; he added there are times when council does not want to see an ordinance along with a position paper, but the paper should be complete to provide all the parameters to be debated so that council can come up with a policy; that he is concerned that perhaps council should be debating the issues more to make sure what is finalized is what the community wants. Mayor DeVleming added that one of the keys to our success is our level of communication; and feels that staff will address the majority of situations during the three -touch principle, keeping in mind there will be times when things should be done differently and that Council needs to be flexible. City Manager Mercier said that as we are involved with a huge volume of issues, there is a potential of using a sequence wherein papers will be in circulation in the community that might touch on a hot issue, that were not circulated to council beforehand; but that sometimes those issues have not ripened to the council stage of attention. To help avoid misfires, Mr. Mercier asked Council to identify hot topics so staff will be aware to circulate materials to council even if the matter is not brought before council for action; and concluded by stating that we are trying to fine -tune communication so not to be caught by surprise and at the same time not come to a complete standstill before an issue's initial showing. 9. Proposed Interim Zoning Control, Estate Lots — Marina Sukup Community Development Director Sukup explained that established zoning classifications provide for a maximum density of seven dwelling units per acre for areas designated low density residential; that two, well - established neighborhoods located within those areas have requested consideration of a regulatory mechanism that would continue to permit the keeping of a limited number of large animals, primarily horses. Director Sukup explained that those neighborhoods were originally established over 25 years ago to allow keeping such animals, and the practice was permitted under the previous zoning classification. Director Sukup said that the proposed amendment in the Interim Development Regulations is subject to review by the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED); and that subject to council direction, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission with their recommendation being forwarded to the City Council. City Manager Mercier added that other issues are at large including a third neighborhood whose residents may be circulating a petition to also have that designation. Ms. Sukup mentioned that staff is aware that "one size does not fit all," and that GMA mandates working with neighborhoods to determine what the neighborhood wants. Deputy City Attorney Driskell stated that staff is trying to satisfy as best it can, the citizen requests and comments with what is understood GMA requires and allows us to do, and that we have adopted an interim comprehensive plan, and before adoption of a final plan, there will be many discussions among staff and residents to best determine what issues must be addressed now; that now, people who have horses and large animals have legal nonconforming rights from the county. Attorney Driskell added that staff has submitted this issue to CTED to gain information and make sure we operate within the constraints of GMA. Ms. Sukup added that some of the difficulty is the animals; where two animals would be appropriate, but six would not be, but the neighbors are asking to maintain the status quo until we can go through the process, and the status quo is allowing large animals as an allowed use. It was council consensus that staff continue with this issue and bring the matter back again for further development and discussion. Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 4 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 10. Sprague /Appleway Couplet, Economic Analysis — Marina Sukup Community Development Director Sukup said she is requesting authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with ECONorthwest for the development of an economic analysis on the Sprague /Appleway Corridor; that they extended the deadline to submit proposals, and after review, staff found ECONorthwest's proposal the most responsive. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ECONorthwest for the development of an economic analysis on the Sprague /Appleway Corridor. Councilmembers Munson and Denenny mentioned that they feel the response is well done, and Councilmember Munson asked that in the negotiation process, the role of the council be expanded should ECONorthwest seek input on how they are progressing. Director Sukup stated that ECONorthwest has proposed an aggressive timetable, and that staff can submit monthly reports on the progress. City Manager Mercier said he anticipates that the company will closely follow the scope of work, that if they need factual data to incorporate into the analysis process they can solicit that from staff; he feels the company will not ask policy questions as the intent is to perform the economic scan as things are now. Councilmember Flanigan suggested having an interim report as the company accomplishes each task, thereby allowing council the opportunity to review the progress and provide feedback. It was Council consensus to monitor the progress of the project; and if anything alarming, or out of the ordinary occurs, staff will bring those issues to Council's attention. After brief discussion concerning the expanded or basic plan, it was determined to authorize the basic plan. Vote by Acclamation on the motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ECONorthwest for the development of an Economic Analysis on the Sprague /Appleway Corridor for the Basic Plan: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming to extend the meeting to 9:15 p.m. There were no objections. 11. Business License Program Discussion — Ken Thompson Finance Director Thompson stated that tonight he is not seeking any decision, but rather is presenting options to consider regarding the business license /registration program. As background, Director Thompson explained that the City contracted with Microflex to identify and register businesses operating within our city limits; and that there are over 2800 registered businesses within Microflex's database. Director Thompson estimated a few hundred more businesses need to be registered, and the issues to consider are who should handle that process. Options include Microflex, the City, or the State Department of Licensing, which Mr. Thompson said is his preference as that would be a one -stop shopping for many businesses, and we would not have to hire any additional employees. Other issues to determine are whether we should recover our costs as it is estimated that it takes $63,000 a year to maintain the database, and we have already spent over $35,000 in direct costs to create the existing database. Director Thompson said he would like to try a program for three years and then re- examine it including re- examination of any fee charged. Councilmember Munson said he does not want to recover the costs of registering businesses last year as we said in our ordinance we would not; that if we were not going to charge a fee the first year we should not recover those first year costs. Councilmember Taylor stated he would have liked to charge a fee from the beginning and feels it fiscally responsible to recover costs. Director Thompson went over the fees anticipated if the Department of Licensing were to handle the program. After further discussion on whether to charge a fee, it was council consensus to move forward with the Department of Licensing handling the registrations, and Mayor DeVleming added that staff and Council will consider the fee and recovery costs and discuss that at a future date, including the issue of how much or if any charge should be assessed to the nonprofit businesses. City Manager Mercier said staff will work to do an amortization of costs of building a database versus the cost of charging a license for the first year. Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 5 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 12. Advance Agenda — Mayor DeVleming There were no suggestions for revisions to the advance agenda. 13. Council Check -ln — Dave Mercier: - no issues. 14. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier City Manager Mercier said he wanted to alert Council of the various openings on the AWC Boards, with a potential opening in for an Eastern at -large position, which is currently occupied by a councilmember at Pasco who will be seeking re- election; but that AWC still solicits interest. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded that Council retreat to the Opportunity conference room for an Executive Session for consultation with their attorney; that the estimated time is no greater than 25 minutes, and that Council will come back and adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Council adjourned into executive session at 9:12 p.m. Mayor DeVleming declared Council out of executive session at 9:25 p.m., and at 9:26 p.m. it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. S risfine Bainbridge, ity Clerk Michael DeVleming, ayor Study Session Minutes 06 -01 -04 Page 6 of 6 Date Approved by Council: 06 -08 -04 Student Advisory Council Central Valley School Randee Berg Tanner Daly Michael Green East Valley High School Kellie Brennan University High School Victoria Benson Paul Heim Katie Osterback Valley Christian High School Steven Leeberg West Valley High School Joseph Neaves -/-69 Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy 2004 -2007 Spokane Area Economic Development Council Jon Eliassen, President Es CEO 801 W. Riverside, Suite 302 Spokane, WA 99201.0901 Tel 509.742.9350 jeliassen®spokaneedc.org vwvw.spokaneedc.org May 1, 2004 v.4 Introduction 2 Economic Development Strategy ..2 Strategic Planning Process 2 Executive Summary 3 EDC Mission 3 EDC Core Competencies 3 EDC Project Management 4 Goals & Measuring Progress 5 Sustaining Successful Economic Development 6 Five -Point Economic Development Agenda 6 Five•Point Economic Development Agenda 7 1. Business Identity 7 2. Resource Collaboration 7 3. Cluster Development 8 4. Community Competitiveness 9 5. Economic Planning 9 How Do We Get There? 10 Implementation Plan Timeline Et Budget 11 Appendix A. Why Invest in Economic Development Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy Table of Contents Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy City /County V4 -May 2004 Table of Contents Economic Development Strategy The Spokane Area Economic Development Council (EDC) has initiated a number of changes, including new leadership — recently (Dec 2003) appointing Jon Eliassen as President & CEO. To assist the EDC with significant operational changes. Chabin Concepts was retained to work with staff to develop a three -to-five year strategic plan. Strategic Planning Process The EDC embarked on a re- engineering process to focus efforts that result in: 1) economic impact on Spokane; 2) county facilitation of business expansion, location and job create; and 3) an organized, efficient and effective EDC. Re- Engineering the EDC 1 What .ve we kr % 5 rya? rid Prospects Alignment with Orpantsatlon*I Competitiveness Implementation Partners Structure Is it ech*1� h C Dose it create jobs? 6.1. E rcrsnn9 Now Who less provides ED What is their role wi th us? Who is our core team? Staffing - do we rave the atrlrty to accompirotr the task? What do we need to dtange to accampleh our goal? Introduction Do we have the nght tools? Are we marketing strategically Do we have oompe4RNe product? P ttfo r nw...,. kleaeurenients Are we efficient? Ar e we enedive? Economic Need - 9,000 Jobs by 2010 As part of the analysis, a "job need^ was calculated using the assumption that labor growth and labor participation rates stayed constant to 2010 and a goal was set to maintain a current unemployment rate, over 16,000 jobs need to be created by 2010. Applying national employment projections to Spokane's current economic base provided a potential employment growth of existing businesses of approximately 7,000 jobs by 2010 — a shortfall of nearly 9,000 jobs. This shortfall is the immediate economic need that must be addressed with aggressive economic development services. The following organizational and economic development strategy is the result of an EDC operational assessment. analysis of Spokane's economic base and review of other economic development service provider organizations. Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy City /County V4 -May 2004 f 1 EDC Mission The main rule of any EDC is to be the custodian of the economy. Often this is over looked as discrete programs are initiated to achieve economic vitality. There arc many other organizations involved and contributing to economic development, however, only one organization is responsible for tracking the economy as a whole and coordinating economic development plans. The Mission of the EDC will be focused on business. resulting in economic expansion and prosperity. Proposed New Mission Statement: Continuously improve the Spokane Economy through a business- focused strategy, proactively promoting Spokane's business Identity and facilitating new investment and jobs in primary clusters while leveraging and collaborating with partner organizations. As stewards of the economy, the EDC must look at the whole not just the pieces of the economic foundation, competitiveness structure and growth opportunities. Otherwise a "disconnect'' among community leadership to see the bit, picture and how all the initiatives fit into that picture can occur. An EDC's efforts are broad -based and subjective — not typically a tangible project that can be visualized, such as, a business park development. To achieve the mission, the EDC's focus is business, but they must also coordinate solutions to business with numerous other institutions, organizations and agencies. EDC Core Competencies The EDC's core competencies reflect its message and competitive strategy: Spokane Area EDC Core Competencies 1. Focus — Economic Expansion 2. Expertise — Facilitate Business Solutions 3. Collaborate — Become Globally - Competitive The EDC will be focused on business — providing confidential solution -based facilitation to assist businesses expand and locate in Spokane. And will also be working directly with Spokane communities to become globally- competitive. I Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy V4 -May 2004 Executive Summary City /County [31 EDC Project Management The EDC staff are project managers, facilitating the needs of business with solutions and connections to the nght resources to assist their location, expansion and global competitiveness, as noted in the example below: Business Issues ittt> l \ Market Access Business Solutions (:_inancing (T mkn Spokane Area EX Economic Development Strategy V4 -May 2004 / ) Confidential Solution•Based Facilitation City/County [ Goals � Measuring Progress Economic development is typically an elusive yet very competitive activity, Many Id's measure their success just on business attraction; however, in today's global economy strategies built solely on business attrar:tion will likely fail. The global economy brings new challenges as well as opportunities, which has caused significant changes in the economic development landscape requiring more strategic action plans to achieve globally-competitive communities: "Clloba1Iy- competitive communities ensure a community's strong employment and tax base." A community's global competitiveness depends on a strong business community, a commitment to assist "A globally-competitive community shapes, pursues, and adheres to a comprehensive strategy of balanced gravth from high- performance economic development, emphasizing wealth creation through modem manufacturing and the service industries that support tt." frrtemaUorrat CifyiCorrrrty Management Association (CAM) 1 the manufacturing base with global market challenges, a highly productive workforce, a support network for entrepreneurs and innovation, a healthy environment and a good quality of life. To achieve the EDC's mission, create globally competitive communities and a healthy economy, the EDC has set the following, measurable, three year goals: Spokane Area EDC Three -Year Goals 0 Create a "high - performance " economic development environment for existing and new business to maximize their performance to compete globally 9 Create, with partners, a "collaborate to compete" rnindset L7 Create and market a business identity as a "globally - competitive community El Create cluster development strategies with partners to target locating businesses in vacant facilities and business parks Facilitate generation of 2,000 new jobs per year in primary clusters with potential of 1.5 multiplier effect Cl Lower the current unemployment rate of 6.6% (2003) by 1% or at least equal to national average L] Increase average earnings per worker In primary clusters to an annual average of 2 C7 Facilitate new Investment In infrastructure, buildings and equipment of at (east $15 million LJ Leverage EDC investment with partner resources to deliver "`high- performance" economic development I] Strengthen and expand existing economic clusters so similar and Interdependent firms will be attracted to Spokane Spokane Area EDC Economic Deveioprnent Strategy V4-May 2004 City /County X51 Sustaining Successful Economic Development The EDC's staffing and funding has continually decreased since the late 1990s. During this time other new initiatives were started in the community, siphoning dollars away from Spokane's core economic development initiatives. Although new In the September 2000. A Strategic initiatives are important. they should not be at the expense Plan for the Sustainable Economic of the primary Economic Development Organization who Development of the Spokane Area provides fundamental economic development services. of Washington, The EDC cannot achieve the tnission or goals without David R Kotzow, sufficient and effective staff, tools and funding. recommended the EDC should maintain an annual funding of Today, with intense competition for fewer business S2.S0 per resident. expansions and locations. the ratio for funding is at minimum 53.75 per resident. To achieve the mission and goals, the EDC's funding must be increased from the current S750,000 annual budget to S1.6 million_ In a public - private partnership typically 60% of the funding is public and 40% is private. Five -Point Economic Development Agenda The purpose of the strategy planning model, realign the organization for effectiveness and efficiency, and recommend an economic development action plan focused on improving the economic vitality of Spokane. Spokane Area Economic Development Council will lead and drive a five -point economic development agenda for Spokane: Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy V4-may 2004 process was to re- engineer the EDC's service delivery Consultant Recommendation: For Spokane to become a globally - competitive business destination and achieve 'high - performance' economic development. the EDC must be a leader in collaborating, coordinating. and implementing multiple strategic actions. Spokane Area EDC Five •Point Economic Development Agenda 1. Business Identity National awareness of Spokane's globally - competitive business climate. 2. Resource Collaboration Key resource organization "Red Team' agreements. 3. Cluster Development Facilitate expansion and attraction of six high- growth industry clusters. 4. Competitive Communities Community products, infrastructure and workforce 5. Economic Planning Transitioning ideas and plans into prosperity. City /County [6 Five -Point Economic Development Agenda Action: Spokane Area Economic Development Council recognizes the immediate job challenge to sustaining and improving the economic health of Spokane and will lead and drive an aggressive Five -Point Econotnic Development Agenda for Spokane. 1. Business Identity Why? Goal Actions Why? Goal Actions Although the largest metropolitan hub in eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, Spokane is still lacking a business identity outside the region. Create a national awareness of Spokane as a premier business destination committed to partnering with business to maximize their performance. ✓ Promote and communicate EDC's mission and business- focused strategy for creating a globally- competitive community ✓ Establish a business identity for Spokane ✓ Initiate aggressive national- regional media exposure and direct messaging ✓ Initiate "Meet the (Site) Consultant" series 2. Resource Collaboration To create a "high- performance" economic development environment and a "collaborate to compete" mindset, business resource agencies need to map their missions and find intersections with each other to leverage their resources and expertise. The business audience is inundated with service messages from multiple providers. Reduce any duplicative services and/or confusion of services otTeredlavailable. Strategically allocate resources to achieve maximum economic benefit. With Chamber, bring "Business Service Providers" (resource agencies) together to create a Business Service Provider network. Create a roadmap to link businesses with appropriate services. Identify methods to leverage resources to better serve the business community and achieve common goals. ✓ With Chamber, hold a "Collaborate to Compete" Summit with key resource organizations serving business for strategic economic expansion planning ✓ With Chamber and other key resource agencies, establish the SRBC as a one - stop business service center, co- locating services and leveraging resources ✓ Establish Red Team working agreements v ith key partners ✓ Establish working agreement with Airport to assist in promoting, marketing and recruiting targeted business to Airport Business Park Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy V4 -May 2004 City /County [71 3. Cluster Development Why? Goal Act1ons Spokane has a diverse economic base consisting of several traditional and emerging primary industry clusters with potential for expansion and growth. Primary industry (whether manufacturing or services) provides the highest contribution to the community in terms of economic impact — jobs, higher earnings and multiplier effect. Focus on facilitating expansion and location of key industry clusters with growth potential. Implement direct marketing to targeted clusters and facilitate solutions for new cluster business locations. Collaborate with partners to implement strategic outreach to clusters/businesses to Zink them with resources to maximize their performance through new markets, products and processes. ✓ Focus on key primary clusters with wealth and job creation potential ✓ EDC staff to become industry specialists - account managers responsible for portfolio of existing and new businesses and projects ✓ Create project Red reams with key partner organizations ✓ Attraction ✓ Increase deal flow ✓ Prepare Spokane's business case for each targeted cluster ✓ Leverage Chamber's "Homecoming" campaign as part of direct mail an d messaging campaign ✓ Aggressive direct marketing and prospecting calls on six targeted clusters: Higher Education, Hcalth!BioMedical, Info - Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Financial and Shared Services ✓ Schedule FAM tours for prospects and site consultants ✓ investigate with Airport feasibility of expanding the logistics cluster ✓ Participate in the Council on Competitiveness to identify and narrow targets for attraction in the "innovation" field ✓ Retention & Expansion ✓ Initiate, with partners, focus group meetings with key Spokane clusters ✓ identify opportunities and specific needs of clusters — develop solutions and connect businesses with resources ✓ Market key services and incentives to clusters (i.e. CEZ) ✓ Work with International Trade Alliance to increase exporting ✓ Work with technology partners for aggressive outreach to existing clusters ✓ Work with Chamber's cluster committees on higher education, medical - health clusters and manufacturing ✓ Woric with Chamber to retain and expand Fairchild AFB Spokane Area EDC Economic Development Strategy V4-May 2004 City /County [81 4. Community Competitiveness Why? Goal Actions Why? Goal Actions The economic landscape has changed the way everyone is doing business — communities must be more strategic, business focused and solution - oriented in order to capture the limited opportunities of business expansion in the U.S. To compete in the global market, Spokane communities must be prepared to quickly facilitate locations, eliminate burdensome regulatory requirements, support small business, foster neighborhood development, and promote quality schools with school -to -work transition programs, as well as, have an exceptional quality of life. Collaborate with Spokane communities and organizations to improve and maintain enabling infrastructure to create globally - competitive communities. ✓ Work with cities on: ✓ Streamlined permit process ✓ Incentives ✓ Enabling infrastructure ✓ Shovel -ready land and buildings ✓ Local Ombudsman, after -care ✓ Unique assets and resources ✓ Work with WorkSource to identify' workforce in each community ✓ Work with WorkSource on creation of Skills Bank 5. Economic Planning To improve economic performance and maintain a strong economy in the future, plans must be established and stewarded to grow transitional economic opportunities that are unique to the region. Actively lead and assist economic transformation through vision. henchmarking and long -term planning. ✓ Maintain an updated and current Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) ✓ Maintain current decision- making location data on website ✓ Secure funding for enabling infrastructure ✓ Support partner organizations quest for state, federal and foundation funding ✓ Support Chamber's legislative agenda ✓ Maintain key economic indicators on the Spokane economy ✓ Work with key partners on development and business recruitment strategies, i.c., downtown, neighborhoods, industrial and business parks, et al ✓ Encourage Chamber and K -12 Education to develop unique programs for next generation workforce Spokane Area EDC Economk Development Strategy City /County V4 -May 2004 (9 To be successful the EDC nerds to change the way it has been doing business and take on new roles and responsibilities. A detailed Implementation Guide has been prepared to address how the EDC should re- organize and reposition to be a high - performance "trusted agent' for economic development and accomplish the Five -Point Economic Development Agenda. The implementation plan is directly related to the success of the Five -Point Economic Development Agenda_ Specific action tasks and detailed checklists are provided in the Implementation Guide. The following graphic overviews the re- organization and repositioning of the EDC: Organrte to Compete • Aod Staff capacity and • Ste • Industry Spsaafist d Account Managers • Slyest an new loots • Establish EDC snag• • Policies 1 procedures • Match assets to business expens on-att acson I Spokane Area EDC Economic- Development Strategy V4-May 2004 How Do We Get There? '3 Rod Team Agreements • Align goals and strategass on hoer to best sane bagel burin le dusters • Integrate sent* dewy, reMrais end Isom approaches • Establish Red Team seating agreements, existing ad new business devetopmemb • Leverage reaourcss; co location and loaned enaautivos City /County [10 Implementation Plan Timeline Et Budget The new and revised re- positioning and focused tasks will require additional incremental budget for set -up and implementation. The estimated budget ranges noted in the following matrix represents additional budget needed to staff and implement the aggressive Economic Development Strategy recommended. There are multiple tasks involved in the re- organization and repositioning of the EDC, including new tools, training and implementation of aggressive marketing and sales. The budget outlines estimated one -time and annual costs. Implementation Tasks, Schedule & Incremental Budget Range TASKS (New. in addition to current on -going tasks) Organize to Compete Focus. interne/ Capacity & Competitiveness Board Composition Staff Capacity Staff Transition and Training Prospecting & Management Tools EDC Image Measunng Progress Get on Radar Screen Focus External Promotion & Marketing Collateral Marketing Collateral Equipment Promotional Tactics Cluster Development Focus Busyness Attraction & Expansion Lead Generation Clusters - Attraction Targeting Site Selectors Clusters- Existing Business Rod Team Agreements Focus. Integrating Service Delivery, Leverage, Business Attraction & Expansion Faciiitating "Collaborate to Compete' Meeting SRBC - One Stop & Co-Location Loaned Executives Competitive Communities Focus. Economic Planning CEDS Infrastructure Grant Applications Estimated One -Time & Annual Cast Ranges, New Tasks TOTAL ANNUALIZED BUDGET Timeline 2004' tat Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr lit Qtr On -going Estimated Incremental Budget Range One-Time 566 - 5109,350 558,000 - 599,000 88,000 - 58.000 88,000 - 814,000 55.000 - 520,000 8141,350 - 5250.350 Annual 885,000 - 5116,000 897,200- 5162.400 5189,000 4270,800 8371,200 - 5547.900 51,400,000 - 51,800,000 Timeline Kick- offiComplebon & On -going Spokane Area EDC Economic Devetopment Strategy V4 -May 2004 City/County [11 Ecnomk Prop SI�k • Ualley Community Development Department ne 112004 • Request authorization for the City manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ECONorthwest for an Economic Analysis on the Sprague /Appleway Corridor BA\CKGROUN D� • City Council approved the Scope of Work on April 13, 2004 • The deadline for submittal was extended to noon on May 17, 2004 • The proposal submitted by ECONorthwest was found most responsive • The SVBA has retained Gonzaga University to develop an analysis of business impact along Sprague Avenue, and have offered to provide it as additional resource for the City study Scope of Work • Impact on existing business of a change in motor vehicle traffic during the 5, 10 and 20 year planning horizon. Traffic forecast data will be coordinated through the SRTC • Impact on existing businesses of construction during a 5 year period • Economic opportunities created by the extension of Appleway to Sullivan and the opportunity cost of the failure to extend Appleway during the 5. 10 and 20 year planning period. Barriers to successful redevelopment of the Corridor, including institutional and regulatory barriers. Sc;ope of Work • Strategies to maximize redevelopment within the Corridor, including but not limited to t circulation improvements and land use regulations • Mitigation strategies to counteract adverse economic impact and /or lost opportunity for specific types of business enterprise. lir inteiriim ZQniingj PrcposedI UR-i Resd1entIiaiII Est3lLe Community Development Department \...., Spoanliane .Valley 7. Purpose • Brief City Council on proposed interim zoning — UR -1 14 BACKGROUND • Authorized pursuant to RCW 35A.63.105, WAC 365- 195 -845, WAC 365 - 195 -855, and the City's Interim Comprehensive Plan, Goal ED.5a and Policy ED.5.6 • Several established neighborhoods have expressed concerns about piecemeal development which would change the character of the neighborhood — neighborhoods are UR 3.5 and UR 7 • The keeping of large animals is a recurring theme — residents are passionate on both sides of the issue • The Planned Unit Development (PUD) has been used to circumvent the dimensional standards established by Council without a corresponding benefit in urban partly because of the structure of the zoning reg BACKGROUND • Primary issues is the keeping of large animals — how many is too many? • How far should structures housing animals be from residences and adjacent property? • If the City receives complaints, who should arbitrate? (14.618.220 covers accessory uses) • Should "Home Industry" be allowed? Proposed Standards Current UR 3.5 UR7 Proposed Minimum Lot Size 10,000 sq ft 6,000 sq ft. 40,000 sq ft Front Setback 25' 35' Lot Coverage 50 % -55% 30% Side Yard 5' /story 5' /story Side Yard (flanking) 25' 35' Rear Yard 15' 20' Proposed Standards Next Steps... • In order to impose interim zoning regulations, it will be necessary to make findings and to establish a work plan to resolve issues • There are a number of environmental and other issues which deserve additional study, floodplain, erodible soils, old landfills, water pressure, wastewater capacity, access • Hearing before the Planning Commission Prpo Diinwnsiionall nd]airdis Spbkan�� jUalley Community Development Department June 1, 2004 Purpose • Brief City Council on proposed amendments to the Interim Development Regulations related to dimensional standards BACKGROUND • Authorized pursuant to RCW 35A.63.105, WAC 365- 195 -845, WAC 365 -195 -855, and the City's Interim Comprehensive Plan, Goal ED.5a and PolicyED.5.6 • The interim Development Regulations include many provisions which do not apply within urban areas and other regulations which staff has suggested should be amended to eliminate redundancy, ambiguity and conflicts in enforcement • On April 6, 2004, Council was briefed on problems, including enforcement, associated with a "sliding scale" of setback requirements and alternatives • Current building setback requirements — "rural" vs. "urban" • Significant customer and staff time spent figuring out building setback requirements • Customer service issue for planning & building staff BACKGROUND The requirement is 5' per story — is this a second story? 55' from the roadway centerline or 25' from the front lot line, whichever is greatest — where is the roadway centerline? •1111111111•111111111111•111• Street 1 My garage is single -story along this property line while along the other property line the house is two story — so I can have a 5' setback on one side and a 10' setback on the other? This is how the County has always done it. Proposed Residential Setbacks 0 Tabular format of Delete minimum 2,640 sq. t. separation between B-1 zones Current Proposed Front Setback 25' 15' Garage 25' 20' Side Yard 5' /story 1 5' Side Yard (flanking) 25' 15' Rear Yard 15' 20' Proposed Residential Setbacks 0 Tabular format of Delete minimum 2,640 sq. t. separation between B-1 zones CURRENT Pl A Two -Story House 1 ■...•..■■■■■■.■■..■.•■•■ ■.•1 Street 50' ROW P/L 10' Border Easement (Typ) • •.•.a ■. ••••••••••••••••••• Street 24 -28' ROW • Hearing before the Planning Commission